Port of Halmstad

The controlling depth at Halmstad is 12 meters. Draft restrictions should be confirmed with the port authority before arrival, as silting, dredging operations, and tidal conditions can affect available depths. Pilotage is typically required for larger vessels.

The approach to Halmstad is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Halmstad Hamn Lighthouse at 0.7 NM to the S with a nominal range of 13 NM. Other aids include Halmstad Vågbrytare (1.2 NM SSW), Tylön (4.8 NM WSW), Tylögrund (5.2 NM WSW), Blenheim (16.5 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Halmstad is located within the Baltic Sea trade route — a vital shipping corridor for trade between Scandinavian, German, Polish, and Baltic state ports. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

You can track vessels near Halmstad (SEHAD) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for SEHAD on the live map.

The Port of Halmstad operates in the UTC+1 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.

HALMSTAD (UN/Locode: SEHAD), Sweden is a seaport located at approximately 56.65500° N, 12.85800° E.

Coordinates: 56.65500° N, 12.85800° E. Nearby terminals/ports:TOREKOV — UN/Locode: SETOV — 56.42739° N, 12.62505° EFALKENBERG — UN/Locode: SEFAG — 56.89314° N, 12.48275° EHOGANAS — UN/Locode: SEHOG — 56.19850° N, 12.54650° E

Harbor type/size: Coastal Breakwater and Small. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts, 25–49 MT lifts and 100 MT+ lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 11m - 12.2m; anchorage depth 7.1m - 9.1m; cargo pier depth 6.4m - 7.6m; oil terminal depth 7.1m - 9.1m and maximum draft approx. 12 m.

Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: apply and other: may apply.

Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: not available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: available and first port of entry: available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: available; pilotage advisable; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, General Cargo, Ro Ro and Tanker.